Western Warriors batsman Simon Katich will replace retiring WA captain Tom Moody as skipper for WA's remaining two Pura Cup matches against Tasmania and Victoria.

Mike Hussey will be his vice-captain.

Twenty-year-old Melville right-hander Scott Meuleman will make his first-class debut against Tasmania in the Pura Cup match at the WACA Ground, starting this Friday 9 March after being called into the side.

Western Warriors: Simon Katich (captain), Mike Hussey (vice-captain), Jo Angel, Murray Goodwin, Brendon Julian, Shaun Marsh, Scott Meuleman, Matthew Nicholson, Marcus North, Mark Walsh, Darren Wates, Brad Williams.

Tasmanian Tigers: Jamie Cox (captain), Sean Clingeleffer, Michael DiVenuto, Andrew Downton, Shane Jurgensen, Scott Kremerskothen, Daniel Marsh, Dene Hills, David Saker, Damien Wright, Shane Watson, Shaun Young. Greg Shipperd (coach), Darrin Ramshaw (assistant coach).

© 2001 Western Australian Cricket Association